Basic course to provide foundation exercises and instruction in the use of woodworking tools and machinery.

171 Visual Fundamentals—3-D (3)

Basic foundation studio course dealing with methods, materials, principals of organization and elements of design applied to the third dimension. Prerequisite: Art 111.

MPF 181 Concepts in Art (3)

Introduction to visual and thematic concepts as applied to art in various cultures and historical periods. IIA.

182 Experiencing the Arts (1)

Introduces discussion of art, architecture, interior design, music, theatre, and dance. Writings and discussion are in response to attendance at arts events. Repeatable.

MPF 183 Images of America (3)

This course will investigate the power and influence of visual art imagery, either about, targeted to, or made by diverse segments of historic and contemporary American society and how this imagery has helped or hindered our coming together as a diverse nation. Students will actively question the adequacy of stereotypes as a basis for evaluation, decision, or action through the investigation of such underlying concepts as how visual components help define a culture, the "decoding" of cultural codes, how the idea of taste and aesthetics plays out in the way we see ourselves and others, and the way semiotics and the use of symbols filters our meaning making capabilities. Offered only on the Middletown campus.

MPF 185 Asian Art in Context: India and Southeast Asia (3)

Historical survey of art in India and Southeast Asia. This region witnessed the origins and development of two major world religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as the brilliant manifestation of a third, Islam. Emphasis placed on understanding cultural foundations of Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic art. IIA, B, IIIB, H. CAS-B.

MPF, MPT 186 History of Asian Art: China, Korea, and Japan (3)

Introduction to major artistic traditions of China, Korea, and Japan. Emphasis placed on understanding the cultural foundations of Bronze Age art in East Asia, the impact of Buddhism in the region, and later painting and ceramic traditions. IIA, B, IIIB, H. CAS-B.

MPF 187 History of Western Art: Prehistoric - Gothic (3)

Historical survey of Western art, including development of concepts necessary for analysis and appreciation of great works of art. IIA, B, H. CAS-B.

MPF 188 History of Western Art: Renaissance - Modern (3)

Historical survey of Western art, including development of concepts necessary for analysis and appreciation of great works of art. IIA, B, H. CAS-B.

MPF, MPT 189 History of Western Dress (3)

Provides an overview of Western dress from ancient times to the present. Emphasis placed on the social and cultural factors that have influenced the evolution of dress for both men and women. IIA, B, H.

190.E Introduction to the Profession of Art Education (1)

Seminar involving orientation to the field of art education as a career with special emphasis on art teacher preparation and licensure. Planned observation.

201 Art and the Art Teacher (3)

Study of student learning, planning, and instructional strategies with emphasis on subject matter and professional teaching skills. Planned observation and participation in classroom.

Introduction to the use of oil and/or waterbase media with emphasis on pictorial structure. Prerequisite: ART 111, 171, and 121-122, or permission of instructor. 3 Lab. includes Lec.

241 Printmaking I (3)

Studio introduction to printmaking media and processes with emphasis on intaglio and relief printing such as etching and woodcut. Composition and concepts for pictorial communication. Prerequisite: ART 111, 121, 122, 171, or permission of instructor.

Studio course to provide the beginning sculpture student with a foundation in critical aesthetic thinking and of methods, techniques, and materials used in the process of making sculpture. Prerequisite: ART 111, 121, 122, 171, or permission of instructor. Materials fee. 3 Lab., includes Lec.

MPF 279 Buddhism and Culture: China and Japan (4)

Deals with East Asia and time span of more than 15 centuries (from 4th through 20th) . Provides historical overview of the development of Buddhism in China and Japan with a clear definition of theoretical framework of this religion. Investigates nature and extent of Buddhist influence on the imagination of intellectuals and lifestyle of the populace. All cultural phenomena, thematically treated, are interpreted within historical, social, economic, and institutional contexts, and in contrast to those of the West. Cross-listed with JPN 279 and REL 279. IIIB, H. CAS-A-B. Offered infrequently.

MPF, MPT 280 Art and Politics: The Body in Art (3)

Explores relationship between art and politics as manifested in images and monuments of different time periods. Emphasis is not on chronological development, but on the shifting relationship between art and politics, particularly on issues of gender, class, and violence. IIA, B, H. CAS-B.

285 Seminar in Writing and Research in Art and Architectural History (3)

This is a course for beginning art history majors and others interested in a critical approach to reading texts, researching and talking about works of art. Students will learn to read texts to determine the point of view of the author, to analyze how the author has determined the scope or focus of the text, how he or she has conducted and documented his or her own research, what influences and methods he or she responds to, and how successful the author is in realizing his or her own goals. In addition, students will learn to differentiate types of texts–surveys, monographs, catalogues, specialist studies of themes, cultures, artists, etc.–and to differentiate credible sources (both textual and Web-based) from less credible sources.

303 Practicum in Art Education (3)

Supervised participation in Saturday Art School, with the development of proficiency in planning of instruction, effective communication, classroom and program assessment, and professional development. Prerequisite: ART 401.

Emphasizes development of drawing and painting techniques significant to the creation of illustrations for publication and related pragmatic conditions. Addresses problem analysis, visual research, media and space constraints, cost and time factors as well as personal stylistic growth in this specialized discipline. Lecture and slides supplement studio work. Prerequisite: junior and senior art majors, ART 221, 222, 231, 251.

351 Graphic Design 3: Design Systems (3)

Synthesizes concepts learned in typography and image and communication through the development of visual programs for sequential viewing. Ideas of sequence and series, organization, and typographic hierarchy are addressed through poster, brochure, and book design. More complex Macintosh skills addressed. Prerequisite: ART 251, 252, and successful completion of portfolio review.

Provides a focus on software programs used in the development of imagery to strengthen understanding of computer technology. Although design aesthetics are discussed, the emphasis is on mastering software programs. Prerequisite: ART 251, 252, and successful completion of portfolio review.

357, 358 Photography II, III (3,3)

Continued development of aesthetic, conceptual and technical traditions in photography. Emphasis on black and white printing skills and personal expression. Introduction to color printing. Prerequisite: ART 257.

Architecture in the Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman world; development and usage of Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders in the Greek world and the Roman response and adaptation. Various architectural forms, both public and private. Offered infrequently.

MPT 382 Greek and Roman Sculpture (3)

Sculpture in the Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman world. Emphasis on the development of the human figure in the Greek world with attention to sculptures of Pheidias, Praxiteles, Scopas, and Lysippos. The Roman response to the Greek Canons is evaluated and development of Roman portrait sculpture is critically reviewed. Offered infrequently.

MPT 383 Greek and Roman Painting (3)

Greek and Roman painting; examination of the development of Greek vase painting with special emphasis on red and black figure vase painting; examination of tomb paintings of Etruscan civilization with study of Roman painting from Pompeii and Herculaneum with attention to styles, perspective, methods of painting, and uses of color. Offered infrequently.

390 Supplemental Problems (1-3; maximum 6)

Supplemental problems in any one of the department's 300-level studio areas. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in related 300-level course and permission of instructor.

Emphasizes acquisition of knowledge about planning for instruction based on knowledge of aesthetics, art history, art criticism, students, and curriculum goals and models. Prerequisite: junior standing in art education program.

421/521, 422/522 Drawing VII, VIII (3; maximum 6)

Application of concepts, techniques, and design through various painting media. Emphasis on personalized statement by the student. Designed to complete the logical sequence of drawing offerings. Prerequisite: ART 321, 322. 3 Lab. includes Lec.

431/531, 432/532 Painting IV, V (3, 3)

Application of concepts, techniques, and composition through various painting media. Emphasis on a personalized statement by the student. Prerequisite: ART 331, 332. 3 Lab. includes Lec.

Rotating series of topics (e.g.,Web design) identified by the faculty offered once a year to meet the changing needs and interest of students and faculty. Prerequisite: ART 351, 352, 354.

451 Graphic Design 5: Three Dimensional Design (3)

Complements the two dimensional skills learned in earlier course work with three dimensional concepts. Through the exploration of such projects as environmental systems, signage, and packaging, special emphasis is placed on the various design considerations involved in three dimensions. Prerequisite: ART 351, 352, 354.

MPC 452 Senior Thesis Project (3)

Individual projects proposed, researched, and executed. Enables students to learn how to define and limit a project, choose the best format for a particular communication goal, organize and schedule time, and set and meet interim goals. Prerequisite: ART 451.

A small group of students selected through an interview process to run this functioning design studio. Students interact with clients and are responsible for “real-life” jobs, production, and execution. Prerequisite: advanced standing and permission of instructor only.

455/555 20th Century Design and Culture (3)

Overview of the history and cultural context of contemporary design, showing the influence of design as a mediator between industry and the consumer. Focuses on modern European and American design, including a variety of two- and three-dimensional design disciplines.

456 Professional Practice, Production and Portfolio Techniques (3)

Includes revision of existing pieces to professional standards and the execution of work to complete the professional portfolio. Photographing of work, design, craft, organization, and presentation of the portfolio discussed. Covers topics related to the business of graphic design and the production knowledge necessary to work in today's profession. Prerequisite: ART 351, 352, 354.

Survey of the art and culture of Early Christian, Byzantine, and Islamic worlds from the beginning of Christian art in the 2nd century to ca. 1400. Emphasizes points of contact, interaction, and conflict between the three cultures. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

MPT 467/567 Early Medieval Art (3)

Covers the art and culture of western Europe from 4th through 11th centuries. This period sees the conversion of Europe to Christianity, as well as the birth of a sense of national identity in a number of countries. A major theme of this course is the way in which art and architecture are used as a vehicle for both processes. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of the instructor.

MPT 468/568 Romanesque Art (3)

Explores the definition, characteristics, and development of the Romanesque style in Europe between the 10th and 13th centuries, a period dominated by political conquests, pilgrimages, and crusades. Attention paid to the different meanings and functions associated with the Romanesque in different contexts, times, and geographical areas. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of the instructor.

MPT 469/569 Gothic Art (3)

Surveys the culture of Europe between the years 1100 and 1500, the “Gothic era.” Also surveys how art and architecture were used to reflect and construct a social system within western Europe and a world system through which Europe viewed, and wished to be viewed by, the rest of the Gothic world. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of the instructor.

Art of the Renaissance in Northern Europe (1350-1600). Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

483/583 Baroque Art (3)

Art of the baroque and 18th century periods (ca. 1600-1800) in Spain, Italy, and Northern Europe. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

484/584 High Renaissance and Mannerist Art (3)

Art of the High Renaissance and Mannerist periods (ca. 1500 - 1600) in Italy and Northern Europe. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

MPT 485/585 Art of the Early 19th Century (3)

Painting and sculpture in Europe and the United States from late 18th century to mid-19th century with special emphasis on neoclassicism and romanticism. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

MPT 486/586 Art of the Late 19th Century (3)

Painting and sculpture in Western Europe and the United States from mid-19th century to the turn of the century with special emphasis on realism, impressionism, and post-impressionism. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

MPT 487/587 Art of the Early 20th Century (3)

Development of modernist painting and sculpture in Western Europe and the United States from 1900 to 1945. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

488/588 American Art (3)

Painting and sculpture in the United States with emphasis on 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.

Supervised development of individual professional artist's portfolio and participation in a group or solo gallery exhibition. Periodic scheduled meetings with peers and faculty mentors in the individual studio areas. With permission of instructor, students who have completed a focus sequence in one of the vertical studio offerings may be permitted to enroll in this studio Capstone. Prerequisite: senior standing in one of these studio concentrations: ceramics, metals, photography, painting, printmaking, or sculpture; must be taken concurrently with a 400-level studio.

MPC 497 Museums as Interpreters of Culture (3)

Explores the rich texture of forces, disciplines and factors that contribute to the idea of the museum as an interpreter of cultures. Examines the interplay of influences that affect and determine a museum's identity. These influences include the perspectives of curators, collectors and donors; scholars; artists; specific cultural groups; the sociopolitical environment; the art market and diverse audience sectors. Prerequisite: completion of a Thematic Sequence in the arts or humanities or permission of instructor.

MPC 498/598 History and Methods in Art and Architectural History (3)

Examines history, varieties, and purposes of art historical methodologies. Acquaints students with significant literature in the history of art and architecture so that they can understand these disciplines and develop their own methodological points of view. Intended as professional training for the major in history of art and architecture, but could be useful to any liberal education program. Prerequisite: advanced standing in art or architecture or permission of instructor.

600 Advanced Research Problems (1-3; maximum 6)

Research in art and art literature. Prerequisite: graduate standing in art.

601 Teaching Assistant Seminar (3)

Includes prevalent issues, concerns, and problems confronting art teacher in college studio setting. For students with little or no experience teaching art; provides insight into teaching. Prerequisite: admission to Department of Art graduate program.

603 Development of Philosophical Foundations in Art Education (3)

Critical evaluation of the development of philosophical trends and theories in art education as they emerged in the U.S. and abroad. Prerequisite: graduate standing in art education program. Summer only.

604 Research in Art Education (3)

Review of research, a research study project, and writing based upon current problems in art education. Prerequisite: graduate standing in art education program.

605 Current Issues in Art Education (3)

Analytic-synthetic survey of current issues in art education with extensive concentration on pertinent literature in the field. Prerequisite: graduate standing in art education program.